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What to Know Before You Donate to Haitian Relief
Before you give to any organizations, here are a couple of tips to help you maximize your donation and make sure your money is going to the right place.... (Continue reading)
Don’t Be Bamboozled
Written on 1 Nov, 2009 at 2:11 in Personal Finance | viewed 475 times | 3 Comments
Tips for avoiding financial fraud... (Continue reading)
Scam Alert: Cash For Home Offer May Not Be What You Think
Written on 7 Oct, 2009 at 15:13 in Blogs | viewed 310 times | 4 Comments
“Sell you home for cash” signs are ubiquitous, and unfortunately, sketchy, says Manny Alvarado, operation specialist for the New York Regional office of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).... (Continue reading)
Foreclosure Prevention Gone Awry?
Written on 15 Apr, 2009 at 16:36 in Blogs | viewed 718 times | 4 Comments
The ink on President Barack Obama’s massive stimulus plan hadn’t dried before spurious Websites sprouted up promising to get Americans a piece of the billion dollar pie. As if that isn’t enough, some sly foxes set their sights on Obama’s... (Continue reading)
Robbing Peter to Pay Paul
Written on 24 Mar, 2009 at 10:04 in Personal Finance | viewed 1,011 times | 1 Comment
News about the $65 billion Ponzi scheme perpetrated by former NASDAQ chairman Bernard Madoff has set off the alarms in people’s heads about investment fraud. While Ponzi schemes have been around for nearly a century, people continue to fall prey... (Continue reading)
The Cutting Edge: Beware of Stimulus-Related Scams
Written on 11 Mar, 2009 at 15:54 in Blogs | viewed 686 times | 3 Comments
Waiting for your cut from President Barack Obama’s $787 billion stimulus package? Well, don’t hold your breath.... (Continue reading)
Scam Artists Adapt to Economic Crisis
Written on 29 Dec, 2008 at 14:40 in Consumer Affairs | viewed 576 times | 0 Comments
While scams are always a concern of law enforcement, experts are warning that the tough economic climate may lead even more people than usual to fall victim to the sweet-sounding promises of scam artists. “In tough times people are likely... (Continue reading)
‘Tis Better to Give, But Don’t Get Taken
Written on 16 Nov, 2008 at 23:12 in Consumer Affairs | viewed 342 times | 1 Comment
It's the holiday season, when generosity and goodwill toward others—reinforced by the gifting traditions of Christmas, Kwanzaa and Hanukkah—is the order of the day. This is an especially important time for charitable causes of all kinds, as donors like... (Continue reading)
Don’t Get Caught in a Foreclosure Scam
Written on 16 Nov, 2008 at 21:08 in Homeownership | viewed 815 times | 1 Comment
Thanks to today's economic turmoil, sparked by an ongoing mortgage crisis, a record number of Americans are facing fears of not being able to keep up with mortgage payments on their home. Home foreclosures are at record highs, and many... (Continue reading)
